What is your attendance policy?

I offer credits rather than refunds, unless I am unavailable for a lesson. Credits can be used for a make up or rollover into the next month’s payment. I require 24 hour minimum notice prior to your lesson start for a credit (lane fee excluded). Payment is required for the full month of lessons at time of registration. Accounts not paid within these terms are subject to a 10% finance charge after 5 days of non-payment.

72 hour notice is required for a full credit, otherwise you are still responsible to pay the rental fee where applicable. 

Where are you located?

Most lessons will take place at Draper Recreation Center located at 657 E Vestry Rd, Draper, UT 84020. We are not affiliated with Draper Rec, so please contact us directly with any questions.

Do you offer in home lessons?

We offer in home lessons in the Salt Lake County Area. A travel fee of $1 per mile is assessed based on your distance from my office in Sugarhouse. Please reach out with any questions.

What class is best suited for me?

Regardless of the age, skill level, and ability of the student, we will do a free in water assessment first thing. This will allow us time to discuss goals, class placement, and make sure we are a good fit!

Do you offer group lessons?

I am not currently able to offer group lessons at Draper Rec, but I can offer semi-private (2:1) and private (1:1) lessons if you are able to find a someone to join you, as I do not have the resources to match students together at this time. If you have an in home pool and a gaggle of kiddos who work well together, we can talk about group lessons!

How do I get rid of itchiness after swimming?

Rinsing off in fresh water before entering the pool can help your skin and hair absorb less chlorine. After swimming, you will definitely want to rinse off well, and possibly use a gentile soap. After rinsing, I personally use Jergens Ultra Healing in conjunction with CeramedX. The Jergens contains vitamin C which neutralizes chloramines on the skin, while CeramedX contains ceramides which help the skin retain its moisture barrier in addition to helping your skin heal. I do not get endorsements or monetary gain from either product.

How do I protect my hair from chlorine?

If you have straight light hair, you will want to use a swimmers' shampoo and conditioner after swimming. This will remove the chlorine from your hair and prevent it from turning green. If you have curly hair, you may need to use your regular conditioner afterwards, as these products tend to be drying.

If you have very thick hair, you can find special swim caps online that have more room, especially if you have a weave, braids, etc.

Regardless of hair type and length, a cap is your best friend. My personal preference to get my hair wet in the shower before putting my cap on, as it saturates the hair with fresh water. This leaves less room for the hair to absorb the chlorinated water. Another option is to coat the hair in conditioner or coconut oil prior to placing the cap, making sure to avoid getting any on the forehead or the cap will slide off while you swim.

How do I get water out of my ears?

I use 70% rubbing alcohol - simply tilt the head to one side, drip a bit into the ear, shake side to side a bit, and then tilt the other way to get it out. Repeat on the other side.

Some people have sensitivity and their inner ears will dry out with this method. In that case, you can mix some 70% rubbing alcohol in a dropper with a few drops of glycerin. Shake before use!

Why don’t you like snorkel masks?

Snorkel masks prevent proper breath exchange since you can not effectively blow bubbles from your nose with a snorkel mask on. Ideal air exchange is exhaling through the nose and inhaling through the mouth. If you (or your child) are used to wearing a mask, we can work towards weaning off of it when the time comes!